Someone Safe. Lori L. Harris

But he knew better.

      “How did you get here?” he asked.

      “Boat.”

      Nick eased forward and, as he watched, one of the men rolled around in a smooth, practiced motion and kicked in the door to the adjoining room. Furniture thudded and banged. Nick’s attention shot to the connecting door between the two rooms as a solid blow landed against it.

      He checked back outside to where the second man stood guard. He needed him to follow his partner inside. Otherwise, they were as good as trapped.

      Another kick landed against the connecting door. He could hear the jamb splinter.

      “Be ready for anything,” Nick said between gritted teeth, but didn’t look in Kelly’s direction.

      The chair under the knob exploded across the room.

      The second man followed the first in.

      Nick ripped the front door open, grabbed Kelly and shoved her outside ahead of him.